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By Jake Donovan - It almost seemed like old times last Saturday, with boxing everywhere you turn (except for the free networks, of course). Showtime elected to go head to head with HBO PPV on a weekend where the former normally doesn’t air boxing. Don King tapped the shoulder of new best friend James Dolan, as MSG Network once again stepped up in offering live boxing coverage by way of overseas satellite feed.
The best part of the overloaded boxing weekend is that each card came with its own theme, and also provided results germane to the sport’s future. Tomasz Adamek made a huge splash in his cruiserweight debut. His previous conqueror, Chad Dawson, continues to state his case as the biggest threat to the more recognized light heavyweights, while Antonio Tarver and Andrew Golota looked to remain relevant in the advanced stages of their respective careers.
Ultimately, the night and New York City proved to belong to Miguel Cotto. Before he would make the transition from rising star to one of the sport’s best, lesser-known and less-respected talents Humberto Soto and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr would bodypunch their way to potential career-high paydays in their immediate future.
Whether you tuned in to MSG Network, Showtime or HBO PPV (or all three, for homebodies like yours truly), one way or another, you were left with a lasting impression. [details]
The best part of the overloaded boxing weekend is that each card came with its own theme, and also provided results germane to the sport’s future. Tomasz Adamek made a huge splash in his cruiserweight debut. His previous conqueror, Chad Dawson, continues to state his case as the biggest threat to the more recognized light heavyweights, while Antonio Tarver and Andrew Golota looked to remain relevant in the advanced stages of their respective careers.
Ultimately, the night and New York City proved to belong to Miguel Cotto. Before he would make the transition from rising star to one of the sport’s best, lesser-known and less-respected talents Humberto Soto and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr would bodypunch their way to potential career-high paydays in their immediate future.
Whether you tuned in to MSG Network, Showtime or HBO PPV (or all three, for homebodies like yours truly), one way or another, you were left with a lasting impression. [details]